Simply put, Johnson wants out of Houston, which lacks an established quarterback and appears destined for another year of rebuilding. He has asked the Texans for a trade, sources told Rapoport, and also requested a chance to earn back the workout bonus he missed. The Texans thus far have refused both requests, according to reports.

Johnson’s credentials speak for themselves — he ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in catches (109) and receiving yards (1,407) in 2013 — but is set to make $10 million this season, a sizable chunk of change for a player who will turn 33 on Friday.